WINGMAN Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 22, 2021)
Working to Integrate Networks Guaranteeing Member Access Now Act or the WINGMAN Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide veterans with the option to grant read-only access to their records in the databases of the Veterans Benefits Administration to covered congressional employees. The covered congressional employees must be employed in the office of the Member of Congress who represents the district where the veteran resides.
Under the bill, a covered congressional employee is (1) a permanent, full-time employee of a Member of Congress who is responsible for assisting constituents with federal agencies and departments; (2) designated by the Member; and (3) someone who satisfies the criteria required by the VA for recognition as an agent or attorney. However, the bill specifies that a covered congressional employee may not be recognized as an agent or attorney with respect to veterans' benefit claims.
What just happenedSep 21, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 22, 2021
- Sep 21, 2022Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Sep 21, 2022Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Sep 20, 2022Committee
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Oct 20, 2021Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Jul 14, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee - Apr 22, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Apr 22, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 22, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House